15–17 Dec 2025
Mossman
US/Eastern timezone

Socializing and Local Recs (Sunday/Monday/Tuesday)

Sunday

If you're in the mood for some Christmas cheer and mulled wine (or fine German beer), join us at Schulz Brau (126 Bernard Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917) from 6 to 8 p.m. 

 

 

Monday

Before the collaboration dinner, try some weird Knoxville beer at Xul (213 E 5th Ave STE A, Knoxville, TN 37917), a block away from dinner location (A dopo).  

PB&J beer?  That's right.

Nadia's Lunch Recommendations (within walking distance off Mossman and Hotel) 

  • Chiayo's (Typical college Thai Place) 
  • A bunch of restaurants on Market Square/Gay Street
  • Cumberland Ave - UT-centric restaurants. 
  • Potchke Deli (requires driving, but Michelin mentioned)
  • Chivo (see description below)
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Nadia's Dinner Recommendations

  • Kaizen (Asian Fusion - reservations recommended)
  • Marble City Food Hall (bunch of things - recommend Yassin's in particular)
  • JC Holdway (tres fancy, michelin guide - def reservations)
  • Emilia (medium fancy, nice italian food - def reservations)
  • Brother Wolf (wine bar with a very limited menu)
  • Stella Osteria (attached restaurant, slightly fancier Italian, res recommendated)
  • Oliver Royale (standard american fare, medium nice, res recommended) 
  • Chismoso (my currently fave, hipster Mexican, reservation recommended)
  • Otsu Dumping (if you're still here Wed night - appropriated Asian fusion)  
  • Chivo (Taqueria, not super authentic, but fun and delicious) 
  • Tarik's North African Food (a bit of a drive, but still within 10 mins)
  • Dia De Foods Food Truck (across the river, but NM menu) 

(I also have anti-recommendations)

Breweries

  • Xul 
  • Craft Bastard
  • Alliance (across the river)
  • Hi-Wire (across the river)
  • Schulz Brau 
  • Barrelhouse (cider)